"Spring Chinook and Pink Salmon Abound in Puget Sound: Fishing Report for April 21, 2025"

This is Artificial Lure with your Puget Sound fishing report for Monday, April 21, 2025, coming to you bright and early from Seattle. Sunrise was at 6:09 am and sunset will be around 8:08 pm. We’re looking at typical spring weather—overcast skies this morning with temps in the upper 40s, possibly hitting the mid-50s by afternoon. Winds are light which bodes well for hitting the water, and a mild incoming tide should peak late morning, ideal for anglers that like to chase the changeover. The opener kicked off this month and action for spring Chinook around Seattle and the central Sound has been solid. Most of the spring kings being caught recently are running between 6 and 12 pounds, which has folks in a good mood at the launch ramps. The quota went surprisingly quick, a testament to both strong fish numbers and enthusiastic pressure from local anglers. If you want your shot at a springer, don’t wait[4][3]. It’s not just kings—there’s a lot of buzz about the forecast for pink salmon this season. The 2025 Puget Sound pink salmon forecast is over 7.7 million, a whopping 70 percent above the 10-year average. While most of the pinks will be showing in bigger numbers a little later, anticipation is high and a few early ones have already been reported, especially toward the southern Sound and mouths of the Green and Nisqually rivers[2]. A few blackmouth (immature Chinook) and some resident coho are also in the mix, especially around Possession Bar and the Edmonds-area rips. Saltwater perch and flounder are regular catches for those going lighter, with jiggers pulling up a reliable mix in the mornings. Best lures right now are 3 to 4-inch spoons in green-glow or white, needlefish hoochies, or anchovy rigged in a helmet. For bait, herring and anchovy remain king, especially when trolled behind a flasher. Try to keep your gear close to bottom—20 to 90 feet down depending on where the bait is stacking. For hotspots today, I’d point you toward Point No Point on the Kitsap Peninsula and the waters just off Alki Point in West Seattle. Possession Bar is another tried-and-true location, especially on the outgoing tide. That’s the Monday scoop—fish are in, tides and weather are cooperating, and the excitement for a big season is building. Good luck out there and tight lines from Artificial Lure. This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.